Shooting investigation leads to arrest of youth in Hamilton

A youth is facing multiple gun charges in connection with a Hamilton shooting that occurred early Sunday evening (Sept. 1).

The shooting incident took place shortly before 6 p.m. near Upper Wentworth Street and Kingfisher Drive.

An investigation by Hamilton Police led them to a downtown location where the alleged shooter was located.

“The suspect was arrested without incident,” said police.

The individual arrested is a youth and cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The person remains in custody pending a bail hearing and is facing multiple charges, including:

1. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
2. Possession of a Prohibited Loaded Firearm
3. Discharge Firearm with Intent
4. Assault with a Weapon
5. Possession of a Firearm, Contrary to Order
6. Breach Youth Probation Order

Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

The Shooting Response Team is currently holding a residence in Hamilton as part of the continuing investigation and in anticipation of executing a search warrant.

Anyone with additional information that may help in this investigation is encouraged to contact the shooting response team at 905-546-4883 or via email at [email protected]

To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.